Campus Store Associate Jobs

The University Campus Store is seeking part-time retail associates to engage and connect with students, faculty, staff and fans of the University of Utah. Be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, works hard to help each other succeed, and celebrates each other’s wins to deliver the best experience for our customers.

The University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university. The University Campus Store is the retail arm of the university is consistently ranked in the top 15 of institutionally run Campus Store’s in the nation. We serve over 40,000 students, faculty and staff along with the millions of visitors to campus each year.

At the University Campus Store we are dedicated to supporting the mission of the University, including its foundational values of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Campus Safety, Health and Well-Being, Sustainability and Academic Freedom. We are dedicated to supporting these values and preparing students from diverse backgrounds for lives of impact as leaders and citizens. We believe in the responsible stewardship of our intellectual, physical, and financial resources, ensuring the long‐term success and viability of the institution. We are looking for staff who can support this missing and provide a welcoming and engaging experience to the Campus Store and University students, faculty, staff and guests.

We are looking for staff to fulfill a variety of positions, including cashiers, on-line order fulfillment, textbook sales, sales floor staff in the Utah Red Zone, Utech, School and office supplies, back-stocking and organization of stock rooms.

Successful candidates have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within their field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Is dedicated to training and sharing knowledge with colleagues. Understands and supports the mission of the University and the Campus Store.

Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority.

Determine customer needs based on customer preferences; suggest additional merchandise to compliment customer selection.

Demonstrate knowledge of store products and services to build sales and minimize returns.

Demonstrate proficiency in POS systems.

Retrieve additional merchandise at customers’ request (i.e., retrieve merchandise from stockroom; pull merchandise to assist customers in fitting room).

Develop new business and expand client base through in-store interaction, suggestive selling, and on the floor presence.

Maintain department recovery standards, including selling floor and fitting rooms.

Deliver optimal merchandise execution presentation through merchandise placement, execution, and style, including visual elements.

Ensure accurate merchandise pricing, and process markdowns in a timely and accurate manner.

Assist in inventory and markdown process.

Assist in picking, packing, and shipping merchandise to fulfill customer orders as needed.

Adhere to Asset Protection policies and procedures, including shortage prevention, inventory control, and compliance procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.